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  1. Hydro-idi

    A great loss.

    Isn’t that like a sip.....:cheers:. I usually just stick a straw in a pitcher lol. Cheers to Calvin. I’m sure he’s having a cold one up above as we speak.
  2. Hydro-idi

    High strength head bolts

    What a surprise lol.
  3. Hydro-idi

    A great loss.

    Never met Calvin, but always hoped I would get the pleasure someday. He was a great guy who was always willing to help anyone in need. Rest In Peace.
  4. Hydro-idi

    1971 IH pick up build

    Gotta say, think I would rather have that engine in a pickup over a 6.9/7.3 idi....(Referring to his other project) Looking good Brian! Awesome work as always
  5. Hydro-idi

    7.3 idi c6 mpg

    If I recall, mine cranked around 2600 rpm @ 60mph. 6.9 with C6 & 3:55’s. Sounds like you might have 4:10 gears...
  6. Hydro-idi

    7.3 idi c6 mpg

    My rig was getting a consistent 16 mpg (hwy) with C6 & 3:55’s. Went up to 18 once I put the 3:08’s in. It’s probably your injection pump. New sticks and old IP never go together.
  7. Hydro-idi

    Wheel spacers to remove dogtrack

    Everyone says wheel spacers are safe nowadays. I don’t like them, and actually took off 1.25 wheel spacers from my yj yesterday. My father-in-law law lost the front right wheel from his F100 pickup because of a wheel spacer fault. Luckily he wasn’t hurt, but still...
  8. Hydro-idi

    CDR valve ?

    I remember about 7 years ago, these CDR valves were very hard to come by. Glad to see they are more available nowadays
  9. Hydro-idi

    Problems with my new injectors very frustrating

    Well if you didn’t tighten the injector bore where the two halves thread together, then yes, it’ll continue leaking. The injector needs to be tightened. Make sense now?
  10. Hydro-idi

    Problems with my new injectors very frustrating

    Yes, if it’s not tight enough.
  11. Hydro-idi

    Rodney Red Radiator!

    A champion radiator for ~$250 is a whole hell of a lot lighter on the pocket book. I still can’t get over the price for that radiator. Should come with a free pair of depends, because I damn near crapped myself :number2.
  12. Hydro-idi

    My IDI died on the roadside today

    Here in Cali, everyone starts using their block heaters when it’s around 40 F. Can’t stop laughing over that one LOL.
  13. Hydro-idi

    Rodney Red Radiator!

    Jesus, are you serious? I knew they were expensive, but wasn’t thinking they were that rich. I had my 6.9 short block engine rebuilt for about that much lol.
  14. Hydro-idi

    Rodney Red Radiator!

    From what I hear, they are the best of the best. That company makes very good radiators. I went with a champion rad on both my Idi and yj jeep, since quality seems good & it was a fraction of the price when comparing it to a Rodney red.
  15. Hydro-idi

    Coolant reservoir full

    I found the exact same thing when I replaced my tstat years ago in my old 87 pickup. Sometimes aftermarket parts are good, and sometimes they are pure $h!t. Oem is the only way to go with this specific part.
  16. Hydro-idi

    R & D Billet fuel rails

    Lucky you. Mine cheapie fuel gauge blew up and spewed about 15 gallons of diesel fuel all over the engine before I knew what happened. Of course, it was at midnight in the middle of nowhere lol. If your going to put a fuel gauge underneath the engine bay, make sure it’s good quality & liquid filled.
  17. Hydro-idi

    Injectors

    If your getting 9mpg unloaded, injectors likely won’t solve your mileage problem. But if they’re original or fouled up, by all means change em out. How old is your injection pump?
  18. Hydro-idi

    What the.....

    Shit, I just drained the oil out of my yj because I need to drop the pan & change out the rear main soon. The damn drain plug was not even finger tight. I must have forgotten to tighten the drain bolt the last time I changed the oil cookoo. Can’t believe it didnt back out while driving.
  19. Hydro-idi

    What the.....

    Wow. You my friend.....are good ;Sweet
  20. Hydro-idi

    So mines not supposed to do this?

    Wouldn’t be concerned with that rpm. It’ll run wound up like that all day long
  21. Hydro-idi

    So mines not supposed to do this?

    Are you talking about the rpm limit or is your tach gauge going wacky? My 6.9 would easily hit that rpm at wot, once getting it to 4K. They can handle it. If your gauge is going loco, replace the sensor that’s on top of the IP tower cover.
  22. Hydro-idi

    7.3 IDI is a turbo worth it?

    Is your engine running factory headgaskets? Or did you replace the gaskets & running stock headbolts. The weak link here is the factory headgaskets. They are nothing like the ones they make today. The quality is much better, with very few people having problems blowing out a new felpro or VR...
  23. Hydro-idi

    Project: The New CDD Shop Truck

    I’ve heard that 13 psi is about the max without an intercooler. From what I understand, the charged air becomes super heated from the turbine & loses most of its efficiency very quickly. If your looking to gain effective boost beyond that #, an intercooler is recommended. Of course, studs are...
  24. Hydro-idi

    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    Tips for breaking in a new engine: Bring engine to normal operating temp, while checking everything over. Take it for a quick spin for about 20 minutes and check everything over again. Some people change the oil/filter after first 20 minutes of run time, I would advise that you do. After...
  25. Hydro-idi

    Block heater HOT HOT HOT

    Try and use the shortest, thickest cord possible. A longer extension cord will wick some of the juice away, and can sometimes cause problems. That’s all I know when it comes to electricity lol.

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